Phoenix Suns tie NBA Record for 18 3s in the first half in victory over Houston Rockets

Phoenix Suns tie NBA Record for 18 3s in the first half in victory over Houston Rockets

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Jae Crowder led with 26 points whereas Devin Booker added 24 as the Phoenix Suns dropped 18 3s in the first half setting the NBA record of doing so against Houston Rockets. Phoenix Suns struck a combined tally of 25 3s which is a new franchise record for them in the entire game.  

Houston Rockets added 17 baskets from behind the arc, a combined total of 42 3s were struck, which is just one short of the most 3s in a single NBA game. Despite the Suns’ hot shooting, the Rockets were able to stay relatively close because they were pouring in buckets as well. 

Phoenix Suns beat Houston Rockets 126-120 

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Jae Crowder had previously never made more than six 3-pointers in a game. The Suns matched the record set by the Utah Jazz, who hit 18 3s in the first half earlier this season in a game against Orlando. 

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The Phoenix Suns led 103-88 at the end of the third. Suns coach Monty Williams was irritated that his team made so many 3s but struggled on defense, which allowed the game to remain close. Houston Rockets pulled within 114-109 with 5:45 remaining but Phoenix responded with the next six points, on three rare 2-point buckets and the Suns were able to hold on for the win. 

Christian Wood led the Rockets with 25 points and 15 rebounds. Kevin Porter Jr. added 22 points. 

Phoenix Suns was undeniably on a roll, especially in the first half, but one reason was Houston’s poor defense. Several of the Suns’ looks were wide open. Having said that, The Houston Rockets have lost eight of their past nine, including the last three in a row, and fell to 14-40 this season. On the other hand, the Phoenix Suns have won nine of 10 and improved to 38-15.

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